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    Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé vs. First Dream of the Year

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    Is Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé better than First Dream of the Year?

    Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé rates higher with the community.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Shared notes
    Iris
    iriscitruswhite floralpowderysweet

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    The essentials

    What's different between Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and First Dream of the Year?

    Key facts: Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé vs. First Dream of the Year
    Hermessence Iris UkiyoéFirst Dream of the Year
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20102017
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerJean-Claude EllenaAlienor Massenet
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and First Dream of the Year smell?

    Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé

    Iris
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Rose
    Sweet

    First Dream of the Year

    Citrus
    White Floral
    Iris
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and First Dream of the Year share?

    Top
    Grapefruit
    Heart
    Orange Blossom
    Base
    IrisViolet
    Iris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    IrisViolet
    Orange BlossomIris

    Where they fit

    When and where do Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and First Dream of the Year work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé or First Dream of the Year?

    Community verdict: Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé vs. First Dream of the Year
    Hermessence Iris UkiyoéFirst Dream of the Year
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    What do reviewers say about Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé and First Dream of the Year?

    If you've tried other iris fragrances and found them powdery or root-like, this one will surprise you. Ellena captured the flower itself, the living bloom, not the dried rhizome.Hermessence Iris Ukiyoé
    White florals with teeth. Most compositions in this family go soft, go safe, go forgettable. First Dream of the Year doesn't flinch. The grapefruit keeps it honest. The iris keeps it yours.First Dream of the Year

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